For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,163 students in 26505, WV (there are 5 private schools, serving 951 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 26505, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 26505, WV are North Elementary School, Mountaineer Middle School and Suncrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26505 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26505, WV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26505, WV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Mountaineer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
991 Price Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Suncrest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Suncrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3647 Collins Ferry Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Eastwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 201st Memorial Hwy
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Grades: PK-9
| 306 students
26505, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4120 Fairmont Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
1433 Dorsey Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9330
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9330
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2901 Point Marion Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
200 West Park Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
918 Fortney St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9295
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9295
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26505, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26505, WV include North Elementary School, Mountaineer Middle School and Suncrest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 26505?
6 public schools are located in 26505.
What percentage of students in 26505 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 26505 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26505?
26505 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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